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The Zhengde Emperor (Chinese: 正德帝; pinyin: Zhèngdé Dì; 26 October 1491 – 20 April 1521), personal name Zhu Houzhao (朱厚㷖), was the 11th emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigned from 1505 to 1521.
Zhengde (born 1491, China—died 1521, China) was the reign name (nianhao) of the 11th emperor (reigned 1505–21) of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), during whose reign eunuchs achieved such power within the government that subsequent rulers proved unable to dislodge them.
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Aug 12, 2023 · Learn about the insane and irresponsible Ming Dynasty Emperor who ruled China from 1505 to 1521. He was obsessed with women, hunting, and war, and ignored his court duties and advisers.
Zhengde (Chinese: 正德; pinyin: Zhèngdé; Wade–Giles: Cheng-te; lit. 'rectification of virtue'; 24 January 1506 – 27 January 1522) was the era name (nianhao) of the Zhengde Emperor, the 11th emperor of the Ming dynasty, lasting for 16 years.
Zhu Houzhao (1491 — 1521), respected as Zhengde Emperor or Emperor Wuzong of Ming, was the most controversial monarch of the Ming Dynasty. He was somewhat deviant and curious and had spent most of his life trying to escape from the fabulous royal palace.
The Zhengde Emperor, personal name Zhu Houzhao (朱厚㷖), was the 11th emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigned from 1505 to 1521. He was the Hongzhi Emperor's eldest son. Zhu Houzhao took the throne at only 14 with the era name "Zhengde", meaning "right virtue" or "rectification of virtue".
Zhu Houzhao - the Zhengde Emperor. A womanizer emperor. A Scandalous Emperor but a Great Lover? Aged 13 on accession on 19 June 1505 Zhu Houzhao became the 10th emperor of the Ming Dynasty. His official reign period named Zhengde ("Correct Virtue") commenced with the advent of Chinese Lunar New year on 24 January 1506.
